Terrific Trains

What do our readers think of Terrific Trains? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the catchy rhymes, colourful pictures and fun train noises, and many like learning the names of train parts. Some children find the text very simple and the book quite short, but younger children often want to hear it again and again.

What does the Pageticker team say about Terrific Trains?

Tony Mitton brings his trademark bounce and wordplay to this cheerful journey through the world of trains. With bold illustrations, lively animal characters and plenty of chugging, tooting fun, it is an excellent choice for transport-loving toddlers.

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What is Terrific Trains about?

Join Rabbit, Bird, and Mouse as they embark on a thrilling train adventure! From big trains to small ones, old to new, they chug along the tracks, tooting whistles and crossing bridges. With vibrant illustrations and catchy rhymes, this delightful picture book introduces young readers to the exciting world of trains.

About the author

Tony Mitton is a much-loved British poet and author who writes fun and lively books for children. He is well known for his 'Amazing Machines' series, which helps young readers learn about all sorts of vehicles. Tony uses rhyme and rhythm to make his stories exciting and enjoyable for everyone who reads them.

Discussion ideas around Terrific Trains

Train sounds: Which sounds in the book help you imagine the train moving, and what other sounds might you add?

Big and small: How are the different trains alike and different, and which one would you most like to travel on?

A journey together: What do Rabbit, Bird and Mouse notice during their adventure, and how might travelling together make the journey more exciting?

Train parts: Choose one train part from the pictures or the glossary and explain what you think it helps the train to do.

Old and new: What might be good about travelling on an old train, and what might be good about travelling on a modern one?